Lorraine O’Grady, Untitled (Mlle Bourgeoise Noire), 1980–83/2009. Gelatin silver prints, fourteen parts, each 15 x 15 inches (38.1 x 38.1 cm) (framed). Acquired through the generosity of Barbara Lee, The Barbara Lee Collection of Art by Women. Courtesy Alexander Gray Associates, New York © Lorraine O’Grady/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
Lorraine O’Grady, Untitled (Mlle Bourgeoise Noire), 1980–83/2009. Gelatin silver prints, fourteen parts, each 15 x 15 inches (38.1 x 38.1 cm) (framed). Acquired through the generosity of Barbara Lee, The Barbara Lee Collection of Art by Women. Courtesy Alexander Gray Associates, New York © Lorraine O’Grady/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
While the ICA is temporarily closed, stay creative and connected with us.
Create an alter ego that highlights an aspect of society you’d like to change. Design a costume for this persona using materials in your space. Find inspiration in these photos of Lorraine O’Grady’s first public performance Mlle Bourgeoisie Noire. Learn more about it and her.
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